Tallest Structures
The tallest structures, as of the beginning of 2009, in Manchester which are at least 50 metres (164 ft) are listed below. Structures which have been demolished are not included. A structure differs from a high-rise by its lack of floors and habitability.
Rank | Name | Built | Use | Height | Notes | |
metres | feet | |||||
1 | Manchester Town Hall Clock Tower | 1877 | Clock tower | 87 | 285 | |
2 | HMP Manchester Tower | 1869 | Watchtower | 73 | 239 | |
3 | City of Manchester Stadium | 2002 | Stadium | 70 | 230 | |
4 | Palace Hotel Clock Tower | 1912 | Clock tower | 66 | 217 | |
5 | Wheel of Manchester | 2004 | Ferris wheel | 60 | 197 | |
6 | Minshull Street Courts Clock Tower | 1871 | Clock tower | 57 | 187 | |
7 | Holy Name Church Tower | 1928 | Church | 56 | 184 |
Read more about this topic: List Of Tallest Buildings And Structures In Manchester
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